One of my greatest successes was deciding to go back to school after many years of being out of school. My greatest success at AVEDA Institute Tallahassee has been in learning new things and applying the new information in a practical way. I love learning more about massage, the human body, aromaology and aesthetics. I felt a great sense of accomplishment after the first Model day. I didn’t know if I would be ready for it, but I surprised myself. I was so nervous waiting all day for my 4:00 time slot, but it ended up that once the time came I was calm, focused and it went great. I can’t wait to get out in the field so I can utilize the knowledge I have acquired. It will be interesting to see where this education will take me in the future. Attending AVEDA was one of my many life goals so I feel pretty proud that I took a giant leap into the unknown to further my education. Staying true to myself, following my passions and helping others are what I value. AVEDA is a stepping-stone on the way to where I want to be. To me that is Success. To be yourself in a world that is constantly trying to make you something else is the greatest accomplishment. – Ralph Waldo Emerson